Today's fourth update: Chapter 3232! 4/4!
Was that so? Xu Kun did not see it that way.
If he killed the Nine Spirits Lion Saint today, then based on Xu Kun's understanding of the Royal Lion Race, not only would they not hesitate out of fear, but they would also place both old and new grudges upon him because of the Nine Spirits Lion Saint's death. If one scheme failed, they would devise another!
However, he did not voice this highly probable speculation and continued listening to the Nine Spirits Lion Saint's final words.
He paused, his tone becoming exceptionally solemn and even carrying a rare note of earnestness. "Young friend, this old man... has an unreasonable request!"
"Please speak, Senior." Xu Kun's expression turned serious.
"In the future, even if my Royal Lion Race is foolish from top to bottom, blinded by power and authority, and commits offenses too grave, thereby inviting utter destruction... I hope, young friend, that you can show some mercy and spare a few bloodlines of my lion race. Do not let us... vanish completely from among the myriad races."
Xu Kun's gaze flickered. "Senior, do you mean that the Royal Lion Race is destined to perish from now on?"
"Alas..." A long sigh containing endless vicissitudes, helplessness, and foresight escaped the Nine Spirits Lion Saint's lips, as though it bore the weight of an era's end.
"I think... you understand this answer better than this old man and see it more clearly.
"The Royal Lion Race has long been trapped in the game, unable to extricate itself, yet it still takes delight in the vortex, believing itself to be the one moving the pieces.
"Even if this old man returns victorious this time, I fear I will be powerless to turn things around,